Join facebook to connect with james stevenson and others you may know. Some background of the warden to understand him better. Read more james stevensonhamilton the first warden. Beloved husband to jenny, loving father to sarah and ryan, richard, george and gina, devoted grandfather to teddy and kingston, big brother to anne and warwick, brotherinlaw to pat, george, chris and diana, paul and justine. July 1, 2019 july 2, 2019 jacob dlamini 1 comment on to know the african wild was to know the african subjectwhat training as a field guide taught jacob dlamini about culture, nature, power and race. James stevensonhamilton 2 october 1867 10 december 1957 served from 19021946 as. Stevensonhamilton, james, 18671957 lc linked data service. James stevensonhamilton is the author of south african eden 4. Actually, the park wasnt called that when he became ranger on 1 july 1902. James stevensonhamiltons south african eden, a classic of ecolo. As the eldest of nine children, he was the legal heir to the family title and home at fairholm, near larkhall in scotland. South african eden kindle edition by stevensonhamilton, james. This book is illustrated with photographs taken from the archives of the national game parks head office in pretoria.
Its wildlife and its people 1929 wildlife in south africa 1947 legacy. Stevenson hamilton remained with the park until his retirement on the eve of his 80th birthday in 1945. With a new concept in preserving the indigenous wilds, stevenson hamilton ensured south africas heritage for. Making art and money in nineteenthcentury britain, and more on. Provided to youtube by cdbaby james stevenson hamilton john edmond songs of kruger park. Rediscovered monuments of early christianity ancient peoples and places, and more on. He came to south africa from scotland in 1888, where he serve in the 6th inniskilling dragoons, stationed in natal, having been educated at rugby and the military academy of sandhurst. In 1902, james stevenson hamilton was seconded from the military by sir godfrey lagden, to become the parks first warden.
His legacy also contains a series of books of which he was the author, namely. South african eden kindle edition by stevenson hamilton, james. James stevenson has 189 books on goodreads with 49715 ratings. Drive, and the former winifred worcester, a homemaker. Major james stevenson hamilton was a scot, although born in dublin, ireland on 2 october 1867. Buy south african eden 4th ed by stevenson hamilton, james isbn. Eleven years of laughter, mayhem, and fun in the sandbox. James stevenson hamilton s south african eden, a classic of ecology, is a memoir of over four decades of service as warden of what became the world renowned kruger national park.
James stevensonhamilton books the complete collection of james stevensonhamiltons african hunting and africana books. A brief history about james stevensonhamilton, the first warden of kruger national park james stevensonhamilton october 2 1867 december 10 1957 born in scotland was the eldest of nine children. Sir godfrey lagden deemed james stevenson hamilton as a bachelor, a man of means and a professional soldier and therefore fit for. This is an excerpt from the book south african eden. James stevensonhamilton 2 october 1867 10 december 1957 served from 19021946 as the first warden of south africas sabi nature reserve, which was expanded under his watch and became kruger national park in 1926. James stevensonhamilton 18671957, first warden of south africas sabi nature reserve this disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name. A south african eden 1937 animal life in africa 1912 the lowveld. Passed away unexpectedly at home on 3 september, 2018 aged 70. James stevensons most popular book is could be worse. Jun 29, 2015 colonel james stevenson hamilton was appointed warden of the sabie nature reserve in 1902 until his retirement in 1946 at the age of 80. This is a record of james stevenson hamilton s warden notes on ranger sections for january 1936. They were heaviest in the north and south east and roads and rivers became for the time impassable. James stevenson death notice auckland, auckland the new. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.
His legacy also lives on in a books that he authored, namely. James stevenson books, biography, contact information. James stevensonhamilton was the very first warden of kruger national park. His writing inspired my own cycle tour of iceland in 2016, and he kindly agreed to. Buy south african eden by james stevenson hamilton online at alibris. Hamilton mayor jeff martin presented the spirit of community service award to james stevenson thursday, jan. On 22 march 2002, beverley van schoor was brutally murdered by an assassin hired by her 22yearold daughter, sabrina. Hamilton township faces challenging year, says mayor.
James stevensonhamilton author of south african eden. Buy south african eden 4th ed by james stevensonhamilton isbn. Source citations are included at the bottom of the page. This is not news to many, but what may come as a surprise is the long history the stevenson hamilton family has in white river. James stevensonhamilton royal safaris transfers and tours. He married hilda cholmondeley, who was 34 years his junior. James christopher stevenson hamilton, 17th of fairholm was born on 21 may 1933 at pretoria, transvaal, south africa. Stevenson is an english language patronymic surname meaning son of steven.
It was called the sabie game reserve and it was an area between the sabie and crocodile rivers, a lot smaller than the current park. Join facebook to connect with james stuartstevenson and others you may know. James stevenson books list of books by author james. Its first historical record is from pre10thcentury england. With a new concept in preserving the indigenous wilds, stevenson hamilton ensured south africas heritage for the future. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. See all books authored by james stevenson, including cornstalks. Many people have been involved in the development of the kruger national park, but only james stevensonhamilton has the greatest. He was educated at rugby and sandhurst and opted for a career in the military. James stevensonhamilton october 2 1867 december 10 1957 born in. James stevensonhamilton, father of the kruger national park, was the eldest son of. James stevenson hamilton was born in dublin, ireland on 2 october 1867 to colonel james stevenson hamilton and eliza hamilton. James stevenson hamilton, 16th of fairholm and kirkton and hilda cholmondeley.
James stevensonhamilton books the complete collection of james stevenson hamiltons african hunting and africana books. South african eden by james stevensonhamilton nook book. The drought continued until about the middle of the month when general rains set in. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Some of the published credits of james stevenson include emma, california history for children, going, going, gone.
Documents illustrating the history of the church to ad337, and catacombs. The linked data service provides access to commonly found standards and vocabularies promulgated by the library of congress. Jun 04, 2004 a travel writer, memoirist, poet and awardwinning novelist, james hamilton paterson worked as a hospital porter and teacher before he left the uk 25 years ago. Animal life in africa by stevenson hamilton, james, 1867. When james stevenson hamilton became the very first warden of the now kruger national park, it was known as the sabie game reserve and skukuza rest camp was called the sabie bridge camp. Buy south african eden 4th ed by stevensonhamilton, james isbn. Theyre terrific books and belong in any study of the world war ii era as well. James hamilton books list of books by author james hamilton. When planning a visit to a new country, the first thing you are likely to do is to buy a guidebook on the place. Poems by james stevenson academy of american poets. Although the overall effect of his war books is humorous, he has recreated the home front in that era of hope, fear and uncertainty with great skill.
James stevensonhamilton wikipedia republished wiki 2. James stevensonhamilton was born in dublin, ireland on 2 october 1867 to colonel james stevensonhamilton and eliza hamilton. Stevensonhamilton s2a3 biographical database of southern. This includes data values and the controlled vocabularies that house them.
The bones in the cliff greenwillow, 1995 isbn 06887458. Feb 23, 2017 james stevenson was born in manhattan on july 11, 1929, to harvey stevenson, an architect who helped design the f. A brief history of james stevensonhamilton kurt safari. The startling truth behind world events our history books got wrong. James stevenson was born in manhattan on july 11, 1929, to harvey stevenson, an architect who helped design the f. South african eden by james stevensonhamilton goodreads. The story of the kruger national park from 1902 when james stevenson hamilton was placed in charge of it until his retirement in 1946. James stevenson hamilton is the author of south african eden 4. Discount prices on books by robert hamilton, including titles like esv expository commentary volume 12.
South african eden by james stevensonhamilton alibris. In 1926, the reserve was expanded and renamed, becoming what is today our world famous kruger national park. Another origin of the name is as a toponymic surname related to the place stevenstone in devon, england. Wardens notes on ranger sections for january 1936, james. Join facebook to connect with james stuart stevenson and others you may know. See all books authored by james hamilton, including arthur rackham. Animal life in africa, james stevenson hamilton on. Discover book depositorys huge selection of james stevenson books online. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Author and adventurer alastair humphreys has undertaken some truly extraordinary challenges all around the world. James stevenson is a published author, editor, and an illustrator of childrens books. Low flat shipping rates and a 60day money back satisfaction guarantee.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading south african eden. Sir godfrey lagden deemed james stevenson hamilton as a bachelor, a man of means and a professional soldier and therefore fit for this unusual appointment. During his 44 years as a game warden he wrote several books on his. Hamish hamilton, a former british book publishing house gaelic version of the name james hamilton this disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name. A list of poems by james stevenson the academy of american poets is the largest membershipbased nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting american poets. James stevenson books list of books by author james stevenson. The kruger national park, 19021946 stevensonhamilton, james on. Yet perhaps the greatest legacy of james stevenson hamilton cannot be depicted on paper. The stevenson hamilton knowledge resource centre consists of a library and a museum and is situated in the largest rest camp in the kruger national park, skukuza. One of its great attractions at skukuza is the stevenson hamilton memorial library housing a fine collection of ecologically orientated books, paintings and memorabilia. See all books authored by james stevenson, including new eusebius. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Robert hamilton books list of books by robert hamilton. South african eden by stevensonhamilton, james penguin.